Atty. John Denson Houston

Atty. John Denson Houston

John Denson Houston is a lawyer practicing nursing home abuse and neglect, insurance defense, nursing home defense litigation and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Mississippi State University in 1994, and has been licensed for 27 years.

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Profile Summary

About John Denson Houston at a glance

John Denson Houston is a Member based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at Houston & Houston. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, slip & fall, nursing home, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1999). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law (J.D., 1999) and Mississippi State University (B.A., 1994). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of The Mississippi Bar American Bar Association. Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Denson Houston is a lawyer practicing nursing home abuse and neglect, insurance defense, nursing home defense litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Mississippi State University in 1994, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • John practices at Houston & Houston in Jackson, MS

Practice Areas Explained

John Denson Houston's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Denson Houston handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

John Denson Houston is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Mississippi →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

John Denson Houston is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Mississippi →

Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

John Denson Houston is one of 6,002 nursing home attorneys indexed nationally. Browse nursing home attorneys in Mississippi →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John Denson Houston is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Mississippi →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

John Denson Houston is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Mississippi →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

Practicing law in Mississippi. Legal matters in Mississippi are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Jackson are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Mississippi state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Mississippi brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Mississippi courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Denson Houston

Where is John Denson Houston's law office located?
John Denson Houston's law practice is located in Jackson, Mississippi. The firm is Houston & Houston. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Denson Houston handle?
John Denson Houston focuses on criminal defense, slip & fall, nursing home, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has John Denson Houston practiced law?
John Denson Houston has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did John Denson Houston go to law school?
John Denson Houston earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact John Denson Houston for a consultation?
You can contact John Denson Houston directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Denson Houston received?
John Denson Houston's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Mississippi College School of Law
- 1999
B.A.
Mississippi State University
- 1994

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1999

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